Thoron

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009633",
  "term": "Thoron",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A radioactive isotope of radon, specifically radon-220, which is a decay product of thorium-232. It is a naturally occurring noble gas that can emanate from soil and rocks, contributing to background radiation levels in the atmosphere. Thoron has a much shorter half-life (approximately 55 seconds) compared to radon-222.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/thoron/"
}